Through the consultative review process, EHNAC evaluated Secure Exchange Solutions in areas of privacy, security and confidentiality; technical performance; business practices and organizational resources as it relates to Directed exchange participants. In addition, EHNAC reviewed the organization’s process of managing and transferring protected health information and determined that the organization meets or exceeds all EHNAC criteria and industry standards. Through completion of the rigorous accreditation process, the organization demonstrates to its constituents, adherence to strict standards and participation in the comprehensive, objective evaluation of its business.

“Endorsed by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), the Direct Trusted Agent Accreditation Program ensures that organizations like Secure Exchange Solutions establish and uphold a superior level of trust for their stakeholders,” says Lee Barrett, executive director of EHNAC. “The need in the marketplace for guidance and accountability in health information exchange is undeniable, and we applaud Secure Exchange Solutions’ commitment to the highest standards in privacy, security and confidentiality.”

Secure Exchange Solutions is a leading provider of Direct secure communications, delivering simple, scalable and cost effective solutions for the exchange of healthcare information. Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), Electronic Health Record (EHR) vendors and hospital systems select Secure Exchange Solutions for our seamless integration, easy to use interfaces, and value added capabilities, including forms and automated encounter notifications. Through our nationwide partner network, healthcare providers, patients and consumers have access to Secure Exchange Solutions Direct messaging. We are committed to helping our customers meet their needs for secure and rapid communications in order to improve quality of care and meet Meaningful Use measures. Secure Exchange Solutions offers both web-based and integrated products, enabling our customers to leverage their existing IT investments while taking advantage of the benefits of standardized secure messaging.

“EHNAC and DirectTrust play a critical role in the industry, providing a strong validation of technical, security, trust and business practices while facilitating interoperability among industry participants. With this accreditation, our clients are assured of our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest levels of security and quality,” said Dan Kazzaz, CEO of Secure Exchange Solutions. “Healthcare participants nationwide benefit from this standard of excellence along with the increased efficiencies associated with the standardized exchange of healthcare information.”

About DirectTrust.org
DirectTrust.org is a non-profit, competitively neutral, self-regulatory entity created by and for participants in the Direct community, including HISPs, CAs and RAs, doctors, patients, and vendors, and supports both provider-to-provider as well as patient-to-provider Direct exchange. The goal of DirectTrust.org is to develop, promote and, as necessary, help enforce the rules and best practices necessary to maintain security and trust within the Direct community, consistent with the HITECH Act and the governance rules for the NwHIN established by ONC.

DirectTrust.org is committed to fostering widespread public confidence in the Direct exchange of health information. To learn more, visit DirectTrust.org.